Da Huang Bing Pian Fang - 大簧冰片方 - Rheum And Borneol Formula (Topical)

English:	Rheum and Borneol Formula
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. et Rz. Rhei	Da Huang	100g	Activates the Blood, Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Reduces Fire toxicity, Transforms Dampness.
Borneolum	Bing Pian	20g	Clears Heat, alleviates pain, dissipates nodules and alleviates itching.
Table Vinegar	250g

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Transforms Dampness
• Reduces Fire toxicity
• Activates the Blood
• Dispels Blood Stasis
• Alleviates pain
• Dissipates nodules
• Alleviates itching

Syndromes

• Wind-Heat with Blood Dryness
• Wind-Damp

Clinical Manifestations

The lesions have a slightly erythematous base The scales are dry and powdery The scales may be very thick on the scalp or Hot toxic sores The lesions have defined margins They suddenly appear after contact Papules Erythema Water blisters Maybe necrosis Maybe severe itching Maybe severe burning Maybe pain in severe cases

Fever Chills Anhidrosis Pain and stiffness of the head and neck Stuffy nose Blood shot eyes Sores that are red, swollen and painful Generalized body aches and pain Headache Swollen eyes Thirst or no thirst T: Normal C: Thin white

Treats

Seborrheic dermatitis Red, swollen eyes

Erythema

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Grind the Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang into a coarse powder. Put all of the ingredients into an airtight glass jar and allow to steep for 7 days. When the fluid turns dark brown, it is ready to apply. Apply to the affected sites with a sterile cotton swab 2-3 time daily.

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